The First "Official" Training

I get to Ala Moana Park a little before 6 am. It's so early, whenever I wake up before 6 am I feel slightly nauseous. Our goal is to run for 40 minutes. We start heading in Waikiki and then turn around after 20 minutes. I feel really good for the first 30 minutes, but after I pass the Ilikai Hotel on the way back, I feel my breath constricting. I struggle all the way to the park. As I am gasping for air, I think again of the children and their struggle for survival. I tried to get a lot of air inside of my lungs, but I was still feeling a bit nauseous. I struggled a bit more and then slowed down to a walk. After a minute or so, I start up running again to the finish. I wind up running for 43 minutes. I felt exhausted. After stretching and drinking some gatorade, I started to feel better. We headed into Waikiki to Niketown. The clinic on apparel and running shoes was pretty good. I really like the Dri-Fit fabric. I'm glad we receive a Dri-Fit shirt as part of the Team in Training. And as a gift, Niketown gave us all a pair of Dri-Fit socks. I'm thinking I want to run in everything Dri-Fit. I mentally add up the cost and know it's going to be expensive. But, I also know I can buy a little at a time. I feel good after a 1 1/2 hour nap mid-day. My right hip feels a bit ache, but nothing too terribly bad. Weight: 120 pounds Breakfast: 1/2 plain bagel, 1/2 banana nut bread, and another bagel with cream cheese when we get home. Lunch: 2 soy chicken patties, tater tots Dinner: Ravioli and sauce